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APPENDIX B
PLANNED MAINTENANCE
SECTION 1
TABLE PM
1-1 Periodic Maintenance
In order to assure continued safe performance of this x–ray equipment, a periodic
maintenance program must be established. It is the owner’s responsibility to sup-
ply or arrange for this service.
1-2 Qualified Service
Safe equipment performance also requires the use of service personnel specially
trained on the medical x–ray apparatus. GE Medical Systems, and its associates,
maintain a world–wide organization of stations from which one may obtain skilled
x–ray service. If desired, arrangements can usually be made to furnish periodic
and/ or emergency service on a contract basis. A GE Medical Systems represen-
tative will be glad to discuss this plan.
A semi–annual inspection of all counterweight cables must be made to detect the
possible need for replacement. In the usual case cables should be replaced every
4 years. Although the cables are of high quality aircraft type having a factor of
safety, they will not last indefinitely. Frequent inspections by qualified personnel
are a “must’ because of the many variations in equipment usage. These variations
include number of operations, total weight load (varies with options), manner and
type of operation, and amount of abrasive matter (dust) picked up by the cables.
Power driven systems must be checked at least annually for condition of compo-
nents such as gears, sprockets, cables, chains, clutches mechanical stops, limit
switches and brakes.
1-3 User Service and Maintenance
GE Medical Systems x–ray equipment contains operating safeguards to ensure
maximum safety. Before calling for service, be certain proper operating proce-
dures are being used.
This equipment should be cleaned frequently, particularly if corroding chemicals
are present. Use a cloth slightly moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild soap)
to clean the trim, table top and operator’s controls. Wipe with a cloth slightly moist-
ened in clean water. Do not use cleaners or solvents of any kind as they may dull
the finish or blur the lettering.
Only trained and qualified service personnel should be permitted
access to the internal parts of the equipment. Be sure that the room
disconnect is turned OFF before opening access doors or removing
enclosure panels.
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
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